How do you solve 27< 5x + 2?

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Parker T O. ยท EZ as pi
Oct 19, 2016

x > 5

Explanation:

With inequalities, you can treat them like equations when it comes to addition and subtraction, so first you would subtract the 2 from both sides

27 - 2 < 5x + 2

25 < 5x

Now with inequalities, when you divide, you have to check the sign of the number you're dividing by. If it's negative, flip the inequality; if positive, you can keep it the same
Since in this case it's positive the inequality will remain the same.

25/5 < (5x)/5

5 < x

x > 5

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